Checking in

VOCABULARY

LEVEL NUMBER LANGUAGE

Beginner A2_2025V_EN English
Goals

■ Learn vocabulary related to

checking in to a hotel and
tourist information

■ Practise asking for advice

when travelling

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 Welcome to the Palm Tree Hotel.
You can check in at reception, and
the porter will help take your
baggage up to your room.
Enjoy your stay!

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Vocabulary review

hotel

sightseeing booking

tourist baggage

city room

key

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Going on a trip

I’m going on a short vacation to

my favourite city – Amsterdam!

I’ve made a booking for three

nights in a small hotel.

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On vacation

Turn the key to open the door.

You can leave your baggage in the

room.

Every tourist has a selfie-stick these

days!

I always go sightseeing on the first day

of a trip.

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 reception

Ring the bell at reception for service.

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 guest

It’s important to keep the guests happy.

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 to check in

The receptionist will help you to check in.

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 porter

The porter will help you carry your baggage.

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 lift

Your room is on a high floor, so it would be best to take the lift.

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 lounge

I’m sorry, your room isn’t ready. You can wait in the lounge.

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 buffet

There is a buffet dinner in the restaurant from seven o’clock.

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We hope you enjoy your stay

All guests should check in at reception

on arrival.

The porter will take your luggage in the

lift.

You can relax in the lounge and read a

newspaper.

Help yourself to the buffet breakfast

each morning.

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Match the words

1. reception 4. guest

2. key 5. buffet

3. lounge 6. lift

A C E

B D F

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Match the sentences

1. I’m going on a short vacation… a. will help you with your baggage.

2. I’ve made a booking… b. at reception.

3. You can check in… c. to the fourth floor.

4. The porter… d. for three nights in a small hotel.

e. to the buffet breakfast in the

5. Take the lift… morning.

6. You can relax… f. to my favourite city.

g. and read a newspaper in the

7. Help yourself… lounge.

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Checking in

Tell a classmate or your teacher about the last time you

checked in to a hotel.

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 single bed

I don’t like to sleep in a single bed.

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 double bed

I have a double bed in my bedroom.

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 king size bed

Our hotel had a king size bed!

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 linen

I love the smell of fresh bed linen.

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 towel

Please can I have fresh towels?

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 safe

I keep my important belongings in a safe in my wardrobe.

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 room service

Room service is a bit expensive, but sometimes it’s worth it!

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 wake-up call

The receptionist is going to give me a wake-up call at 7am so I don’t miss

my plane.

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Choosing a room

A twin room has two single

beds.

A standard room usually has a

double or king size bed.

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Enjoy your stay

Housekeeping will provide you with

fresh linen and towels each day.

You can store your valuables in the

safe.

You can order room service by dialling

01# on your phone.

We can give you a wake-up call if you

have an early departure.

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Your room

Think of all the things you would expect to find in a hotel room.

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 Complete the dialogue

Good afternoon, sir. Welcome to the Palm Tree Hotel. Have

you got a _______________ ?
Yes, I made a booking online. The name is Smith. When will
my _______________ be ready?
Very soon, sir. Housekeeping is just changing the linen and
giving you fresh _______________ . Would you like a double
bed or _______________ size bed?
King size, please. Is there a _______________ in the room? I
have some valuable things that I would like to keep secure.
Yes, sir. It’s in the wardrobe. You can choose your own
password. Would you like a _______________ up call?
Yes, please! I wouldn’t want to miss the _______________
breakfast at eight o’clock!

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 Put these pictures in order

a. check in b. room service

c. flight d. porter

1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________ 4. _______________

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 tourist information

You can get some local tips from the tourist information office.

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 sights

Don’t forget to take in all the wonderful sights and places of interest.

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 attractions

The city is full of great attractions for tourists.

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 guide book

Check the guide book for top recommendations.

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 brochures

You can find several brochures for things to do in the hotel lobby.

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Helpful information

The staff at the tourist information

desk will be more than happy to help
you.
They can tell you about all the
interesting sights and attractions in the
local area.

You can consult the guide book for the

most popular things to do.

And if you still can’t find what you’re

looking for, browse through the
brochures at reception.

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Sights and attractions

Think of five sights and

attractions you can find in a
tourist destination.

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Amsterdam travel tips

When you visit Amsterdam, you should

book into a hotel in the city centre.
From there, you’ll be near all the top
sights and attractions. There are lots
of museums and galleries, as well as
beautiful canals and vibrant nightlife.

You should pick up a guide book

before you come and make use of the
several tourist information offices
around the city. Check out the
brochures at the hotel reception.

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What should a tourist do in your city?

Answer the questions below with a classmate or your teacher.

Where’s the best place to stay?

What are the top sights and attractions?

Can you recommend a good travel guide?

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Describe it

■ Choose one of the pictures below, and say five sentences to

describe it.

■ Your classmate must remember what you say!

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Reflect on the goals

Go back to the second slide of the lesson and check

if you have achieved all the goals of the lesson.

yes no

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Reflect on this lesson

Think about everything you have seen in this lesson.

What were the most difficult activities or words? The easiest?

+ _______________________________
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+ _______________________________
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– _______________________________
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If you have time, go over
the most difficult slides again

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Exercise p.15
1. E – 2. C – 3. D – 4. A – 5. F – 6. B
Exercise p.16
1. f – 2. d – 3. b – 4. a – 5. c – 6. g – 7. e
Exercise p.29
booking – room – towels – king – safe – wake – buffet
Exercise p.30
1. c – 2. a – 3. d – 4. b
Answer key
Homework

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Match the sentences

a. will tell you about the top

1. Ring the bell at…
sights and attractions.

2. The receptionist will… b. to your room.

3. The porter will… c. reception for service.

4. Here is the key… d. for your valuable things.

5. There’s a safe in the room… e. help you to check in.

6. The tourist information desk… f. top recommendations.

7. Consult the guide book for… g. help you with your baggage.

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Vocabulary lists

Check the last five words of the lesson.

Sort them into two lists.
Give your lists a name.

List 1: _____________ List 2: _____________

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Vocabulary lists

Check the words of this lesson again: are there more nouns,
verbs, adjectives or adverbs?
Can you find three words for each list?

Nouns Verbs Adjectives or adverbs

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My favourite words

Choose five words from the lesson, and note them in

your list of My favourite words.

Word one

Word two

Word three

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My favourite words

Write a sentence for each word you have

just written in your list of My favourite Words.

• Word one:

Sentence one

• Word two:

Sentence two

•…

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Sentences about myself

Choose five example sentences from this lesson.

Copy them and write them about yourself.

Examples:

Hello! My name is …

→ Hello! My name is John.

I like apples

→ I like bananas

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Exercise p.45
1. c – 2. e – 3. g – 4. b – 5. d – 6. a – 7. f
Homework answer key
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